Kenwood Stereo System CT 405 User Manual

STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK  
KXF-W4030  
CT-405  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
KENWOOD CORPORATION  
B60-4536-08 (EN)  
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Special features  
Dolby HX pro and Auto-Bias function  
The Dolby HX pro headroom extension and auto-bias function provide a recording with  
superior high-frequency characterisitics.  
DPSS function  
Simple operations allow you to use the following convenient functions.  
1 Skip Play 2Single-tune repeated playback  
3
(DPSS: Direct program Search System)  
CCRS function  
This function automatically stes the optimum recording level of the disc to be recorded,  
making it easy to record a CD.  
(CCRS: Computer-Controlled CD Recording System)  
With an easy operation, the tape loaded in deck A can be dubbed onto the tape in deck B.  
making it easy to record a CD.  
Dubbing function  
Unpacking  
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost.  
Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If your unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your unit was shipped  
to you directly, notify the shipping company without delay. Only the consignee (the person or company receiving the unit) can file a claim against the carrier  
for shipping damage.  
We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future.  
Keep this manual handy for future reference.  
Accessories  
Check that the following accessories are present.  
AC plug adaptor .............. (1)  
Audio cord ........................ (2)  
System control cord ............ (1)  
Use to adapt the plug on the power cord  
to the shape of the wall outlet.  
(Accessory only for regions where use is  
necessary.)  
Contents  
Caution: Read the pages marked  
carefully to ensure safe operation.  
Introduction.................................................................. 2  
Before applying power ....................................................... 2  
Safety precautions .............................................................. 2  
Special features ................................................................... 3  
Important items ........................................................... 4  
Maintenance ........................................................................ 4  
Reference ............................................................................. 4  
System connections .................................................... 6  
Controls and indicators ............................................... 8  
Preparation for playback (recording) ....................... 10  
Playback (recording) preparation .................................... 10  
Listening to cassette tapes ....................................... 11  
Normal playback ............................................................... 11  
Relay playback ................................................................... 12  
Convenient music search (DPSS) ............................. 14  
Skip play operation ........................................................... 14  
Single-tune repeated playback operation ....................... 15  
How to record (Deck B only)..................................... 16  
Normal recording .............................................................. 16  
Tape dubbing operation (Deck A \ Deck B) ........... 19  
Tape dubbing ..................................................................... 19  
Convenient CD recording (Deck B only) .................. 20  
CD synchro recording ....................................................... 20  
Recording of CD playback (CCRS)(Deck B only) ............. 21  
Timer operations........................................................ 22  
Timer playback of tape...................................................... 22  
Timer recording of tuner broadcast(Deck B only) .......... 23  
In case of difficulty..................................................... 24  
Glossary ...................................................................... 26  
Specifications ............................................................. 27  
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Important items  
Maintenance  
4
Cleaning  
Caution against contact revitalizer  
Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not  
use volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or  
benzine, etc. to clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth.  
Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction.  
Be specially careful against contact cleaners containing oil, for they  
may deform the plastic componente.  
Cleaning the head section  
Cleaning the heads and peripheral com-  
ponents  
For maintaining the best condition of the deck and  
forlongerservicelife, alwayskeepthehead(record-  
ing/playback/erase), capstan and pinch roller clean.  
To clean them, perform the following:  
1. Open the cassette holder.  
Demagnetizing the head  
When the recording/playback head is magnetized,  
the sound quality will be deteriorated. In such a  
case, demagnetize the head using a commercially  
available demagnetizer (head eraser).  
Cotton swab  
Capstan  
2. Using a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, clean the  
head (recording/playback/erase), capstan and  
pinch roller carefully.  
Head  
Tape guides  
Pinch roller  
There are precisely aligned parts around  
the heads, including the tape guides.  
When cleaning, pay special attention so  
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as not to apply shock to them.  
Reference  
Caution on condensation  
WARNING NOTICE:  
IN MOST CASES IT IS AN INFRINGMENT OF COPYRIGHT  
TO MAKE COPIES OF TAPES OR DISCS WITHOUT THE  
PERMISSION OF THE COPYRIGHT OWNERS. ANYONE  
WISHING TO COPY COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TAPES  
OR DISCS SHOULD CONTACT THE MECHANICAL COPY-  
RIGHT PROTECTION SOCIETY LIMITED OR THE PER-  
FORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY LIMITED.  
Condensation(ofdew)mayoccurinsidetheunitwhenthereisagreat  
difference in temperature between this unit and the outside.  
This unit may not function properly if condensation occurs. In this  
case,leavetheunitforafewhourswiththepowerleftON,andrestart  
the operation after the condensation has dried up.  
Be specially cautions against condensation in a following cir-  
cumstance:  
When this unit is carried from a place to another across a large  
difference in temperature, when the humidity in the room where this  
unit in installed increases, etc.  
Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension manufac-  
tured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
HX Pro originated by Bang & Olufsen.  
“DOLBY”, the double-D symbol and “HX PRO” are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
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Important items  
5
Handling the cassette tape  
Notes on cassette tape  
To store cassette tapes  
Safety tab (accidental erasure prevention tab)  
After an important recording has been finished, break the safety  
tab, to prevent the recorded contents from being erased or  
recorded on accidentally.  
Do not store the tapes in a place which is subject to direct  
sunlight, or near equipment that generates heat. Keep the  
cassette tapes away from any magnetic field.  
For A side  
For B side  
When there is slack in the tape  
In such a case, insert a pencil into the reel hole and wind the reel  
hub to remove the slack.  
Apply tape only to the position  
where the tab has been removed.  
To re-record  
1. Longer tape than 110 minutes cassette tape  
Since longer tape than 110 minutes cassette tape is very  
thin, the tape could adhere to the pinch roller or be easily cut.  
It is recommended that these tapes not be used with this  
unit to prevent possible damage.  
2. Endless tapes  
Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the mechanism  
of the unit.  
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System connections  
Make connections as shown below.  
When connecting the related system components, refer also to the  
instruction manuals of the related components.  
Malfunction of microcomputer  
6
Caution:  
If operation is not possible or erroneous display appears even  
though all connections have been made properly, reset the  
microcomputer referring to “In case of difficulty”.  
Do not plug in the power lead until all connections are com-  
pleted.  
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( Except for U.S.A., Canada )  
Caution  
Be sure to adhere followings. Or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard.  
÷ Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of unit.  
÷ Leave a space around the unit (from the largest outside dimension including projection)  
equal or greater than, shown below.  
Top panel : 50 cm  
Side panel : 10 cm  
Back panel : 10 cm  
SYSTEM CONTROL  
REC  
PLAY  
LINE IN LINE OUT  
L
L
R
R
System control cord  
Audio cords  
Audio cords  
TO AC outlet  
SIGNAL  
GND  
TAPE  
REC PLAY  
PHONO  
L
R
SYSTEM  
CONTROL  
Turntable  
Amplifier or  
Receiver  
SL-16  
SYSTEM  
CONTROL  
Audio cord  
*The connected component model is  
variable dependent on areas.  
System control cord  
1
4
7
0
2
5
8
3
6
7
6
0
9
4
1
¢
¡
+10  
CD player  
1. Connect all cords firmly. If connections are loose, there could be loss of sound or noise produced.  
2. When plugging and unplugging connection cords, be sure to first remove the power cord from the AC outlet. Plugging/unplugging  
connection cords without removal of the power cord can cause malfunctions or damage to the unit.  
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System connections  
7
SYSTEM  
CONTROL  
SYSTEM CONTROL CONNECTIONS  
Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD  
audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient  
system control operations.  
SYSTEM  
CONTROL  
This unit is compatible only with the [SL16] mode. The system con-  
trol operation is not available if the unit is connected in the [XS-8]  
connection mode.  
SYSTEM  
CONTROL  
SYSTEM  
CONTROL  
0
0
CCRS  
TAPE  
B
2
7
3
7
2
3
SYSTEM  
CONTROL  
÷Do this operation after completing all connections.  
(Ensure that the unit is set to POWER OFF.)  
1. If your amplifier or receiver does not have a system control terminal,  
do not connect any system control cords to the system control termi-  
nals on the other components.  
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2. Do not connect system control cords to any components other than  
those specified by Kenwood. It may cause a malfunction and damage  
your equipment.  
3. Be sure the system control plugs are inserted all the way in to the  
system control terminals.  
SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS  
Remote Control  
Lets you operate this unit with the system remote control unit supplied with the amplifier or receiver.  
Automatic Operation  
Automatically switches the input selector on the amplifier or receiver when you start playback from this unit.  
Synchronized Recording  
Lets you synchronize recording with the start of playback when recording from CD.  
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Controls and indicators  
Operation indicators (Deck B)  
2, 3 Transport direction  
indicators  
8
Peak level indicators  
REV.MODE indicators  
Recording indicator  
Pause indicator  
8
(Dolby NR reference level)  
Operation indicators (Deck A)  
2, 3 Transport direction  
indicators  
CCRS indicator  
MPX FILTER indicator  
BAL. BIASLEVELindicators  
DOLBY NR  
indicators  
Deck A COUNTER  
indicators  
Deck B COUNTER  
indicators  
AUTO BIAS  
indicator  
DUBBING indicators  
NORMAL  
HIGH  
Display  
1
2
3
4
0
0
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
RESET A DOLBY NR REV.MODE NORM.DUBB HIGH DUBB MPX FILTER  
CCRS AUTO BIAS RESET B  
TAPE A  
TAPE B  
RECORDING  
PLAYBACK  
1
¡
8PAUSE REC/ARM  
1
¡
PLAYBACK  
POWER  
ON OFF  
PHONES  
-
TIMER PLAY  
REC OFF PLAY  
MODE  
REC LEVEL/BAL  
/BIAS  
2
7
3
7
2
3
MIN/L  
MAX/R  
5
6
7
8 9 0  
!
RESET A DOLBY NR REV.MODE NORM.DUBB HIGH DUBB MPX FILTER  
CCRS AUTO BIAS RESET B  
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Controls and indicators  
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1 Deck A  
This deck is used exclusively for play-  
! Deck B operation keys  
& MPX FILTER key  
&
Presstoreducebeatnoisewhenrecord-  
ing FM broadcasts.  
2, 3 : Play keys  
back.  
7
1
: Stop key (Stop)  
2 Deck A eject (0) key  
0
: Rewind key (for fast winding of  
tape toward the left reel seen  
from you)  
* CCRS key  
¡
Press to start recording after automatic  
setting of the optimum CD recording  
level and optimum tape recording bias.  
Press to open the cassette holder of  
deck A.  
3 Deck B eject (0) key  
0
¡
: Fast Forward key (for fast wind-  
ing of tape toward the right reel  
seen from you)  
Press to open the cassette holder of  
deck B.  
( AUTO BIAS key  
^
When this key is pressed, the bias level  
appropriate for the tape is set automati-  
cally for recording.  
4 Deck B  
pause (8PAUSE) key  
!
This deck is capable of both playback  
and recording.  
:Presstolettapetransportpause  
temporarily.  
) RESET B key  
5 Deck A operation keys 0~!  
record (REC/ARM) key  
^
:Press in stop mode to start re-  
cording or press in record mode  
to let the recording pause after  
leaving a non-recorded blank of  
4 seconds.  
Press to reset the tape counter of deck  
B to “0000”.  
1
: Rewind key (for fast winding of  
tape toward the left reel seen  
from you)  
¡
: Fast Forward key (for fast wind-  
ing of tape toward the right reel  
seen from you)  
@ RESET A key  
!
Press to reset the tape counter of deck  
A to “0000”.  
2, 3 : Play keys  
7
: Stop key (Stop)  
6 POWER switch  
# DOLBY NR key  
0
0
Press to switch the Dolby Noise Reduc-  
tion modetoB = C=OFF. Thismakes  
it possible to use the Dolby NR effect in  
recording and playback.  
Press to turn this unit ON and OFF.  
7 PHONES jack  
!
Connect stereo headphones (optional)  
here.  
$ REV. MODE key  
0
8 TIMER switch  
Press to change the tape transport di-  
rection.  
This switch is used in setting of timer  
playback and timer recording.  
% NORM.DUBB. key  
Dubbing at the normal speed.  
^ HIGH DUBB. key  
(
9 MODE key  
^
^
Press to change the recording  
level,balance,or bias settings.  
0 REC LEVEL/BAL/BIAS knob  
Adjust this before recording.  
(
Dubbing at a high speed.  
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Preparation for playback (recording)  
Before playback (recording)  
Set the TIMER switch to OFF.  
1
10  
TIMER PLAY  
REC OFF PLAY  
0
0
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE B  
-
O
N
O
F
F
2
7
3
7
2
3
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
2
-
ON  
OFF  
POWER  
2
7
3
7
2
3
-
ON OFF  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE B  
2
7
3
7
2
3
: Keys and control used in the operations described on this page.  
Playback (recording) preparation  
1Load a cassette tape in deck A or B.  
Press the eject (0) key.  
1
÷Be sure to remove tape slack before insertion.  
÷The type of tape, that is, the Normal, High position or Metal position  
(playback only) is selected automatically.  
0
AUV
E
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
-
ON  
OFF  
2
7
3
7
2
3
÷This unit cannot record sound on a Metal tape.  
÷Be sure to close the cassette holder securely by pushing it.  
Insertatapeandclosethecassetteholder.  
2
Deck A:  
Playback only.  
Deck B:  
Playback/recording  
available.  
Normal position  
TYPE  
TYPE  
TYPE  
High position  
Metal position (playback only)  
A
B
2Select the tape transport direction.  
Tape transport direction indicators  
Press the play (2or 3) key.  
1
The 2 and 3 indicators show the direction the tape is transported  
during recording or playback. The direction used when the tape is last  
stopped is held in memory even after this unit has been turned OFF,  
and the tape transport starts in the indicated direction when the unit  
is started automatically by a timer, etc. To change the tape transport  
direction, press the play key for the opposite direction and immedi-  
ately press the stop (7) key.  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
2
7
3
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
-
ON  
OFF  
7
7
3
To play (record)  
tape side B.  
To play (record)  
tape side A.  
Feed the tape section which cannot be  
played or recorded onto in the forward  
direction.  
Deck A direction indicators.  
Deck B direction indicators.  
Press the stop (7) key.  
2
2
7
3
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
-
ON  
OFF  
2
2
3
3Determine the playback (recording) condition.  
Each press switches the indication.  
1 [” : Double-side playback (recording) which stops tape  
stops after having played (or recorded) both sides.  
2 ” : Playback is endless, but recording stops after having  
recorded both sides.  
Select the playback (recording) mode.  
1
REV.MODE  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE B  
-
O
N
O
F
F
2
7
3
7
2
3
3 ” : One-way playback (recording) which stops tape af-  
ter having played (or recorded) a single side.  
Select the Dolby NR mode.  
2
Each press switches the indication.  
DOLBY NR  
1 DOLBY NR “OFF” (extinguished): Dolby NR is not used.  
2 DOLBY NR “B”: Noise reduction of the ordinary type.  
3 DOLBY NR “C”: Noise reduction with higher performance.  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE B  
-
O
N
O
F
F
2
7
3
7
2
3
÷Select the Dolby NR mode according to the tape recording status.  
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Listening to cassette tapes  
Preparation  
To use the headphones  
Connect commercially-available stereo headphones to the PHONES  
Make “Playback (recording) preparation”.  
0
jack for private listening.  
11  
PHONES  
Normal playback  
Start playback  
Fast forwarding or rewinding tape  
Press the play (2or 3) key.  
Stop playback.  
1
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
2
7
3
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
-
ON  
OFF  
2
2
3
To play side B.  
To play side A.  
2
7
3
Press the 1key or ¡ key.  
2
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
-
ON  
OFF  
7
7
3
1: Fast tape winding in the | direc-  
tion.  
¡ : Fast tape winding in the \ direc-  
tion.  
1
¡
÷Tapes are played in the directions indicated by their respective  
indicators on the display.  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
F
2
7
3
7
2
÷Press the stop (7) key to stop fast tape winding.  
To pause playback (Deck B only)  
To stop playback  
8PAUSE  
2
7
3
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
-
ON  
OFF  
-
ON  
OFF  
2
7
3
7
2
3
2
2
3
÷Do not press the eject (0) button until the tape has stopped  
completely.  
÷The 8indicator lights.  
Usage of counter  
Zero-stop operation  
Before starting recording (playback), press the RESET A or  
RESET B key to reset the counter to “0000”, and write down the  
counter reading when the recording (playback) should be stopped in  
the middle of the tape, etc.; this will make it easy to locate the same  
position when you want to continue recording (playback) next time.  
It is also possible to use the Zero-stop function to return to the  
position where recording (playback) was started.  
Fast winding in the \direction  
Press simultaneously.  
1
¡
AUTO REVES
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
7
3
N  
F
2
3
2
3
Fast winding in the |direction  
Deck A counter.  
Press simultaneously.  
RESET A  
1
¡
7
3
AUTO REVES
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
N  
2
3
2
3
Display example.  
÷Tape is wound until counter reading near “0000” where it stops.  
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Listening to cassette tape  
This function plays back the tapes in both decks A and B  
continuously and repeatedly.  
0
0
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
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TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
-
ON  
OFF  
2
7
3
7
2
3
: Keys and control used in the operations described on this page.  
Relay playback  
1Load cassette tapes in both decks.  
Open the cassette holders of decks A and  
B.  
1
0
AUV
E
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
-
ON  
OFF  
2
7
3
7
2
3
Insert cassette tapes and close the cas-  
sette holders of decks A and B.  
2
Deck A:  
Playback only.  
Deck B:  
Playback/recording  
available.  
÷Be sure to remove tape slack before insertion.  
÷Be sure to close the cassette holder securely by pushing it.  
A
B
2Determine the playback condition.  
Each press switches the indication.  
Select the playback mode.  
1
1 [” : Relay playback of two sides of tapes in decks A and  
B is repeated.  
REV.MODE  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
2 ” : Relay playback is not available with this setting.  
3 ” : Relay playback of only one side of tapes in decks A  
and B is repeated.  
TAPE  
A
TAPE B  
-
O
N
O
F
F
2
7
3
7
2
3
Select the Dolby NR mode.  
2
Each press switches the indication.  
1 DOLBY NR “OFF” (extinguished): Dolby NR is not used.  
2 DOLBY NR “B”: Noise reduction of the ordinary type.  
3 DOLBY NR “C”: Noise reduction with higher performance.  
DOLBY NR  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE B  
-
O
N
O
F
F
2
7
3
7
2
3
÷Select the Dolby NR mode according to the tape recording status.  
3Start playback.  
2
7
3
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
-
ON  
OFF  
7
7
3
÷Tapes are played in the directions indicated by their respective indica-  
tors on the display.  
÷The playback starts with the deck the play key of which is pressed.  
To Stop relay playback  
Press stop (7) key of the deck that is  
playing.  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
2
7
3
-
ON  
OFF  
2
2
3
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Convenient music search (DPSS)  
The DPSS (Direct Program Search System) enables the following convenient operations according to the instructions of the  
operation keys (these operation are however not available on both decks simultaneously). The DPSS functions are based on  
the detection of non-recorded spaces of 4 seconds or more between tunes.  
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1. Skip play  
: By specifying a tune located several tunes beyond (or behind) the tune being played, skips tunes  
between the current tune and the selected tune and starts playback from the beginning of the  
selected tune. Up to 16 tunes can be skipped in Skip Search.  
2. Single-tune repeated  
playback  
: One single tune is played back repeatedly up to 16 times.  
Tune being played.  
0
0
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
-
ON  
OFF  
2
7
3
7
2
3
Space (non-recorded).  
Space (non-recorded).  
Tape transport direction \.  
: Keys and control used in the operations described on this page.  
Skip play operation  
The example below shows the case in which the direction indicated by the tape transport direction indicator is 3. If the direction  
indicated by the tape direction indicator is 2, always press the keys for the opposite directions to those shown in the  
illustrations below.  
To play a tune located immediately after  
the tune being played  
To play the tune being played from the  
beginning  
1
¡
1
¡
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
2
7
3
7
2
3
2
7
3
7
2
Press once during the playback.  
Press once during the playback.  
To play a tune located 4 tunes beyond  
To play the tune located 4 tunes behind  
1
¡
1
¡
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
F
F
2
7
3
7
2
3
2
7
3
7
2
Press 4 times during the playback.  
Press 5 times during the playback.  
DPSS will not function properly with the following types of tapes.  
÷ Tapes containing spaces of 4 seconds or more, such as conversations and speeches.  
÷ Tape containing extremely low levels or non-recorded spaces in the middle of tunes, such as classical music.  
÷ Tapes containing recording of large noise between tunes.  
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÷ Tapes containing spaces of less than 4 seconds between tunes.  
÷ Tapes recorded with low recording level.  
÷ Tapes recorded using Cross-fade recording.  
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Convenient music search (DPSS)  
Single-tune repeated playback operation  
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Play the tune to be repeated.  
1
Press the play key of the same direction  
as the current tape transport direction.  
When direction of tape direction indica-  
tor is 3:  
2
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
2
7
3
-
ON  
OFF  
2
7
7
3
÷Normal playback resumes after repeating the same tune for 16 times.  
÷Press the stop (7) key to stop playback and cancel this operation.  
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How to record (Deck B only)  
The cassette deck incorporates the Dolby HX Pro headroom  
extension function and auto-bias function to provide a re-  
cording with superior high-frequency characteristics.  
16 Since this unit is not designed for recording with metal  
(TYPE IV) tapes, do not use metal tapes for recording.  
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AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
MakePlayback(recording)preparation”.  
0
(Load a disc in the CD player)  
1
2
Preparation  
-
ON  
OFF  
2
7
3
7
2
3
: Keys and control used in the operations described on this page.  
Normal recording  
1Select the source to be recorded.  
÷Select by operating the input selector of the amplifier (optional).  
÷In case of recording a FM broadcast,refer to discription of "How to use  
the MPX FILTER key".  
&
2Perform auto-bias adjustment. (The bias adjustment is applied to deck B.)  
“AUTO BIAS”blinks.  
After approxi-  
mately 50 seconds  
“AUTO BIAS” lightsup.  
÷The optimum bias is set in about 50 seconds, after which the deck  
enters the stop mode.  
AUTO BIAS  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
÷For a fine adjustment after setting AUTO BIAS, refer to the description  
-
ON  
OFF  
2
7
3
7
2
3
of “Bias level adjustment”.  
&
÷To cancel the auto-bias adjustment operation in the middle, press the  
stop (7) key.  
÷Recording is possible even when the auto-bias setting is omitted.  
÷If the amount of remaining tape is small, the auto-bias adjustment may  
be canceled in the middle and tape stopped at that position.  
÷The bias level is canceled when the eject (0) key is pressed.  
3Set the recording level.  
÷While pressing the PAUSE (8) key, press the REC/ARM () key.  
Play a music source.  
1
2
Each press of the MODE key changes the setting.  
1 “LEVEL” lights up: Recording level setting mode  
2 “BAL.” lights up: Recording balance setting mode  
3 “BIAS” lights up: Recording bias setting mode  
4 “LEVEL”,“BAL.”, and “BIAS”go off: Counter display mode  
Enter the record-pause mode.  
8PAUSE REC/ARM  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
F
2
7
3
7
2
3
lights up  
PresstheMODEkeyandselectthe"BAL."  
3
4
mode.  
MODE  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE B  
-
O
N
O
F
F
2
7
3
7
2
3
Right channel level  
Left channel level  
÷In counter, adjust the recording balance level so that the left and right  
displays are the same. You can also check with the Ò and  peak level  
indicators.  
Adjust the recording balance.  
REC LEVEL/BAL  
/BIAS  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
Each press of the MODE key changes the setting.  
1 “LEVEL” lights up: Recording level setting mode  
2 “BAL.” lights up: Recording balance setting mode  
3 “BIAS” lights up: Recording bias setting mode  
4 “LEVEL”,“BAL.”, and “BIAS”go off: Counter display mode  
TAPE  
A
TAPE B  
-
O
N
O
F
F
2
7
3
7
2
3
Right sound  
decreases.  
Left sound  
decreases.  
MIN/L  
MAX/R  
Press the MODE key and select the  
"LEVEL" mode.  
5
6
MODE  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE B  
-
O
N
O
F
F
2
7
3
7
2
3
lights up  
0dB.  
Adjust the recording level.  
REC LEVEL/BAL  
/BIAS  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
Recording level display.  
TAPE  
A
TAPE B  
-
ON  
OFF  
Recording  
level  
Recording  
level  
increases.  
2
7
3
7
2
3
MIN/L  
MAX/R  
decreases.  
÷Adjust the recording level so that the 0 dB of the peak level indicators  
sometimes lights up.  
Stop playing the source.  
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17  
4Start recording.  
Press the REC/ARM () key.  
1
REC/ARM  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
-
ON  
OFF  
2
7
3
7
2
3
Press once.  
÷Recording will start.  
÷The deck enters the stop mode automatically when the tape has  
Play the music source from the begin-  
ning.  
2
been recorded till the end.  
Bias level adjustment  
The MODE key can be used to adjust the bias level.  
Each press of the MODE key changes the setting.  
1 “LEVEL” lights up: Recording level setting mode  
2 “BAL.” lights up: Recording balance setting mode  
3 “BIAS” lights up: Recording bias setting mode  
4 “LEVEL”,“BAL.”, and “BIAS”go off: Counter display mode  
PresstheMODEkeyandselectthe"BIAS"  
mode.  
1
MODE  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE B  
-
O
N
O
F
F
2
7
3
7
2
3
lights up  
Adjust the bias level.  
2
REC LEVEL/BAL  
/BIAS  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE B  
-
O
N
O
F
F
2
7
3
7
2
3
MIN/L  
MAX/R  
÷To adjust the bias level, play back the recorded sound and adjust to the  
suitable level.Repeat if necessary.  
The high frequency  
decreases.  
The high frequency  
increases.  
÷The bias can be adjusted to a value of 3.  
How to use the MPX FILTER key  
Depending on the tuner, a recorded FM broadcast may produce a  
“beat” sound. In this case, press the MPX FILTER key before re-  
cording. To cancel, press the MPX FILTER key again.  
Use this function when recording a radio (FM) broadcasts.  
lights up  
MPX FILTER  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
-
ON  
OFF  
2
7
3
7
2
3
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How to record (Deck B only)  
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To pause recording temporarily  
Pause  
To resume recording  
To stop recording  
Stop the tape transport.  
1
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
8PAUSE  
2
7
3
REC/ARM  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
-
ON  
OFF  
2
7
3
2
3
Stop playing the source component.  
2
÷The 8indicator lights.  
How to provide non-recorded blanks between programs  
During recording  
In stop mode  
Press successively twice.  
Press once.  
REC/ARM  
REC/ARM  
÷After leaving a non-recorded blank of about 4 seconds, the deck enters  
the record-pause mode.  
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Tape dubbing operation (Deck A \Deck B)  
The dubbing refers to the copy of the recorded contents of a tape to another tape (tape in Deck A \tape in Deck B).  
Since this unit is not designed for recording with metal (TYPE IV) tapes, do not use metal tapes for recording.  
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Load the tape to be played in deck A and  
the tape to be recorded in deck B. 0  
Setthetapetransportdirectionsofdecks  
A and B to the same direction ( by press-  
ing the play (2 or 3) key then pressing  
the stop (7) key immediately after it ).  
1
2
Preparation  
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0
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
-
ON  
OFF  
2
7
3
7
2
3
Make"Playback(recording)preparation".  
3
: Keys and control used in the operations described on this  
page.  
Tape dubbing  
1Perform auto-bias adjustment. (The bias adjustment is applied to deck B.)  
After approximately  
50 seconds  
“AUTO BIAS” lightsup.  
“AUTO BIAS”blinks.  
AUTO BIAS  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
-
ON  
OFF  
2
7
3
7
2
3
÷The optimum bias is set in about 50 seconds, after which the deck  
enters the stop mode.  
÷Recording is possible even if the auto-bias adjustment operation is  
omitted.  
Normal dubbing:  
Dubbing at the normal  
speed.  
High-speed dubbing:  
Dubbing at about twice the  
normal speed.  
For normal-speed dubbing.  
For high-speed dubbing.  
"DUBBING NORMAL" lights up.  
"DUBBING HIGH" lights up.  
NORN.DUBB  
HIGH.DUBB  
To pause dubbing  
For normal-speed dubbing.  
For high-speed dubbing.  
NORN.DUBB  
HIGH.DUBB  
÷Only deck B enters the record- pause mode after leaving a non-  
recorded space of about 4 seconds in case of normal-speed dubbing,  
or about 6 seconds in case of high-speed dubbing.  
÷To resume dubbing after pause, press the same DUBBING key as  
above (NORMAL DUBBING or HIGH DUBBING) again.  
To stop dubbing  
Press the stop (7) key of Deck B.  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
2
7
3
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
-
ON  
OFF  
2
7
3
2
3
÷Both decks A and B enter the stop mode.  
1. The recording balance and recording level cannot be adjusted for dubbing.  
2. The DOLBY NR is not active during dubbing.  
The tape recorded by dubbing features the same NR system as the original tape in Deck A.  
3. Noise from TV may interfere with dubbed sound if high-speed dubbing is executed near a TV set. To prevent this, install the system farther  
from the TV set.  
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4. If the original tape was recorded at a high level, the sound quality may be degraded, if high-speed dubbing is used. In such a case, use normal-  
speed dubbing.  
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Convenient CD recording (Deck B only)  
By connecting this unit with a KENWOOD "  
", type amplifier (receiver) with a SYSTEM CONTROL jack and a KENWOOD  
CD player with a SYSTEM CONTROL jack using system control cords, recording on this unit and playback on the CD player can  
be started simultaneously.  
20 Since this unit is not designed for recording with metal (TYPE IV) tapes, do not use metal tapes for recording.  
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Preparation  
1Complete the connections referring to  
"System connections".  
6
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
2MakePlayback(recording)preparation”.  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
0
-
ON  
OFF  
2
7
3
7
2
3
3(Load a disc in the CD player.)  
: Keys and control used in the operations described on this  
page.  
CD synchro recording  
1Perform auto-bias adjustment.  
÷The optinum bias is set in about 50 seconds, after which the deck  
enters stop mode.  
AUTO BIAS  
÷For a fine adjustment after setting AUTO BIAS, refer to the description  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
-
ON  
OFF  
2
7
3
7
2
3
of “Bias level adjustment”.  
&
÷To cancel the auto-bias adjustment operation in the middle, press the  
stop (7) key.  
÷Recording is possible even when the auto-bias setting is ommitted.  
2Adjust the recording level.  
Play a CD.  
Set the record-pause mode.  
Adjust the recording balance  
and recording level.  
Put the CD player in stop  
mode.  
1
2
3
4
8PAUSE REC/ARM  
Press the 6 key  
of the CD player.  
Press 7key of the  
CD player.  
“How to record.”  
^
÷While pressing the PAUSE (8)  
key,presstheREC/ARM() key.  
3Set the record-pause mode.  
8PAUSE REC/ARM  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
-
ON  
F
2
7
3
7
2
3
÷While pressing the PAUSE (8) key, press the REC/ARM () key.  
4Start playing the CD.  
÷Synchro recording is not possible when tracks of more than one CD are  
programmed using a Carrousel type CD player.  
Press the 6key of the CD player.  
÷Recording starts at this moment.  
÷When the CD player has completed playback, the cassette deck stops  
recording and enters the stop mode.  
To pause  
To restart recording  
To stop  
:
:
:
Press the 6key of the CD player.  
Press the 6key of the CD player.  
Press the 7key of the CD player.  
÷If the stop (7) key of the cassette deck is pressed, the cassette deck  
enters the stop mode but the CD player does not stop.  
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Convenient CD recording (Deck B only)  
When connected with a KENWOOD amplifier,CD player provided with , "  
" marking through the system control cord, this  
unit allows to use the CCRS, which starts recording automatically after setting the optinum recording level for the CD and tape  
to be used in recording.  
Since this unit is not designed for recording with metal (TYPE IV) tapes, do not use metal tapes for recording.  
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0
Complete the connections referring to  
1
2
3
Preparation  
"System connections".  
6
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
(Set the input selector of the amplifier to  
CD.)  
(Load a disc in the CD player.)  
-
ON  
OFF  
2
7
3
7
2
3
(EdittracksasrequiredontheCDplayer.)  
: Keys and control used in the operations described on this  
page.  
Recording of CD playback (CCRS) (Deck B only)  
÷For the tape direction setting, see the description below “Select the  
1Insert a tape in deck B.  
2Determine the recording condition.  
tape transport direction”.  
0
Each press switches the indication.  
Select the recording mode.  
1
1 [” :Double-side recording.  
2 ” :(Tape also stops after having recorded both sides.)  
REV.MODE  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE B  
-
O
N
O
F
F
2
7
3
7
2
3
3 ” :One-way recording.  
Each press switches the indication.  
Select the Dolby NR mode.  
2
1 DOLBY NR “OFF” (extinguished): Dolby NR is not used.  
2 DOLBY NR “B”: Noise reduction of the ordinary type.  
3 DOLBY NR “C”: Noise reduction with higher performance.  
DOLBY NR  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE B  
-
O
N
O
F
F
2
7
3
7
2
3
÷Select the Dolby NR mode according to the tape recording status.  
3Press the CCRS key.  
÷Program-edit recording is not possible when tracks of more than one  
CD are programmed using a Carrousel type CD player.  
÷When performing CCRS recording with a CD player which can be  
loaded multiple compact discs, set the CD palyer to TRACK mode,  
press the disc selector key and press the CCRS key of the cassette  
deck.  
CCRS  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
-
ON  
OFF  
2
7
3
7
2
3
÷The CCRSindicatorblinks, andactualrecordingstartsinabout20to200  
seconds (after creating a non-recorded blank of about 8 seconds).  
How to cancel CCRS  
During recording level setting:  
Press the Stop key of the CD player or the stop key  
of the cassette deck.  
During CCRS recording:  
Press the Stop key of the CD player, then press the  
OPEN / CLOSE key of the CD player.  
After completion of CCRS recording:  
Press the OPEN / CLOSE key of the CD player.  
÷After recording, the cassette deck and CD player enter the stop mode  
automatically.  
÷After completion of CCRS recording , be sure to cancel the CCRS and  
ensure that the CCRS indicator has gone off.  
1. If the CCRS key is pressed during CD playback, playback stops and CCRS operation begins.  
2. If the remaining amount of tape is small, CCRS may not function correctly or CCRS operation may be canceled in mid-operation.  
3. Once the CCRS recording level has been set, the recording balance and recording level cannot be adjusted while the CCRS operation is  
being carried out.  
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4. The CCRS function sets the peak level for the entire CD in approx. 20~200 seconds. On very rare occasions, however, the function may  
not be able to set the optimum recording level. If this occurs, carry out recording manually referring to the “Normal recording” section.  
^
5. The CCRS recording level setting is canceled when the open/close key of the CD player is pressed or when the power is switched OFF.  
6. With CD players equipped with the EDIT function, it is possible to make recordings in which the last songs on sides A and B are not cut  
off in the middle and in which the recording capacity of the tape is used to the fullest extent. (Set the REV.MODE key of the deck to “[”.)  
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Timer operations  
This unit incorporates a built-in timer standby function. By  
using an audio timer optionally available in the market,  
wake-up playback and unattended recording of tape can be  
started at any time of the day. Connect the power cords of  
the components directry or indirectly to the timer so that  
their powers can be turned on via the timer.  
Audio timer  
To AC outlet  
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Tuner  
The timer setup operation varies depending on the timer.  
Also read carefully the instruction manual of your audio  
timer.  
Set the power switches of the compo-  
nents to ON.  
Set the input selector of the amplifier to  
TAPE.  
1
2
3
Amplifier  
Preparation  
Make"Playback(recording)preparation".  
0
(If relay playback is required, insert tapes  
in both decks A and B.)  
(CT-405/KXF-W4030)  
0
0
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE A  
TAPE B  
-
ON  
OFF  
2
7
3
7
2
3
Timer playback of tape  
1Start playback.  
2
7
3
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
-
ON  
OFF  
7
7
3
2Adjust the volume of the amplifier.  
3Rewind the tape(s) to the start position.  
1
¡
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
F
2
7
3
7
2
3
4Set the TIMER switch to PLAY.  
TIMER PLAY  
REC OFF PLAY  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
-
ON  
OFF  
2
7
3
7
2
3
5Set the timer.  
÷Set the timer so that the tape starts at the desired time of the day.  
÷When the set time comes, tape playback starts automatically.  
÷Read carefully the instruction manual of your audio timer.  
1. When connecting the KENWOOD equipment (amplifier, CD player) and the system, remove the disc from the CD player.  
2. If relay playback is required, set to [or .  
3. If tapes are inserted in both decks A and B, timer playback starts with deck B.  
4. Switch on the power to the cassette deck. (The timer will not operate if it is switched off.)  
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Timer operations  
Set the power switches of the compo-  
nents to ON.  
Set the input selector of the amplifier to  
TUNER.  
Receive the desired radio station with  
the tuner.  
Make"Playback(recording)preparation".  
1
2
3
4
Preparation  
23  
0
0
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
-
ON  
OFF  
2
7
3
7
2
3
0
(Ifrelayrecordingisrequired,inserttapes  
in both decks A and B.)  
: Keys and control used in the operations described on this page.  
(Remove the disc from the CD player.)  
5
Timer recording of tuner broadcast (Deck B only)  
"MPX" lights up.  
(when recording FM broadcasts only)  
1Press the MPX FILTER key to ON.  
MPX FILTER  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
-
ON  
OFF  
2
7
3
7
2
3
÷Refer to the "How to use the MPX FILTER key".  
÷To cancel, press the MPX FILTER key again.  
&
2Adjust the recording level.  
Set the record-pause mode.  
1
8PAUSE REC/ARM  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
2
7
3
7
2
3
÷While pressing the PAUSE (8) key, press the REC/ARM () key.  
÷Refer to the "How to record".  
^
Adjust the recording balance and  
recording level.  
2
3Set the amplifier volume to the minimum position.  
4Set the TIMER switch to REC.  
TIMER PLAY  
REC OFF PLAY  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
-
ON  
OFF  
2
7
3
7
2
3
5Set the timer.  
÷Set the desired time when the recording is to be started.  
÷When the set time comes, the powers of the related components are  
turned ON and recording starts.  
÷Recording stops when the end of side to be recorded is reached.  
÷Read carefully the instruction manual of your audio timer.  
1. To ensure that the cassette deck’s automatic shut off switch operates before the power is shut off, set the timer so that it operates for a little  
longer than the playing time of the tape.  
2. Switch on the power to the cassette deck. (The timer will not operate if it is switched off.)  
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In case of difficulty  
What appears to be a malfunction may not always be serious. If your unit should not perform as expected, consult the table  
below to see if the problem can be corrected before seeking help from your dealer or service representative.  
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Operation to reset  
Turn the power switch on and off again while pressing the stop  
(7)key on deck B.  
The microcomputer may fall into malfunction (impossibility to oper-  
ate, erroneous display, etc.) when the power cord is unplugged while  
this unit is ON or due to an external factor. In this case, execute the  
following method to reset the microcomputer and return it to normal  
condition.  
÷Please note that resetting microcomputer clears contentsstored in  
and returns it to the condition when it left the factory.  
Remedy  
Symptom  
Cause  
÷The connection cords are connected improp- ÷Connect the cords properly referring to "Sys-  
Sounds is not produced when the Play key is  
pressed.  
erly.  
tem connections".  
÷Clean the head referring to "Cleaning the  
head section".  
6
÷The head is dirty.  
4
÷Tape is irregularly wound and hard to take up. ÷Replace the tape.  
÷A non-recorded tape is being played. ÷Play a recorded tape.  
÷The cassette holder is not closed completely. ÷Close the cassette holder completely.  
The deck does not work when an operation  
key is pressed.  
÷The operation key was pressed immediately ÷Press the desired operation key in a few  
after closing the cassette holder. seconds after closing the cassette holder.  
÷An operation key is pressed in less than 3 ÷Press the desired operation key in more than  
seconds after this unit is turned ON.  
3 seconds after turning the power on.  
÷Tape is not inserted.  
÷Insert a tape.  
÷Tape is irregularly wound and hard to take up. ÷Replace the tape.  
÷Tape has been fully wound to reel.  
÷Change the tape transport direction or insert  
the tape inversely.  
÷The tape is not suitable for DPSS operation, for ÷Read “Convenient music search (DPSS)”.  
DPSS malfunctions.  
CCRS does not work.  
example the spaces between tunes are too  
short.  
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÷A recordable tape is not inserted in deck B.  
÷Insert a recordable tape in deck B and press  
the CCRS key.  
÷A disc is not placed in the CD player.  
÷Place a disc in the CD player and press the  
CCRS key.  
÷The system control cord may be disconnected. ÷Connect the system control cord securely.  
÷The disc is dirty.  
÷Clean the disc, place it in the CD player, and  
press the CCRS key.  
÷This is due to the difference in tape length or to ÷A small time difference is not regarded as a  
The dubbing on Deck A and Deck B ends at  
different timing.  
thecharacteristicsofthecassettedeckmecha-  
nisms.  
failure.  
÷The key is pressed during recording or play- ÷Press in the stop mode.  
back.  
The cassette holder does not open when the  
eject(0)key is pressed.  
÷The head is dirty.  
÷The tape is stretched or wrinkled.  
÷Clean the head referring to "Cleaning the  
Sound is hoarse, or high frequencies are not  
audible.  
head section".  
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÷Replace the tape.  
÷The recording level was too high.  
÷Adjust the recording level referring to "How  
to record".  
Sound is distorted.  
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÷A tape recorded with distorted sound is being ÷Replace the tape.  
played.  
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In case of difficulty  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
Recording is not initiated when the REC/ ÷The protection tab on the cassette has been ÷Use a cassette with unbroken tab or close the  
ARM () key is pressed.  
broken.  
hole.  
÷The cassette holder is not closed completely. ÷Close the cassette holder completely.  
÷The recording level is set to the minimum ÷Adjust the recording level referring to "How  
position.  
to record".  
^
÷The TAPE input selector is selected on the  
amplifier.  
÷Press the input selector key of the source  
to be recorded.  
÷Tape has been fully wound to a reel.  
÷Change the tape transport direction of deck  
or insert the tape inversely.  
Noise level is high.  
÷The head is magnetized.  
÷Demagnetize the head referring to "Clean-  
ing the head section".  
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÷Install the system apart from other electrical  
appliances and TV set.  
÷External noise is induced.  
÷Change the arrangement or the position of the  
equipment.  
÷The system assembly position is wrong.  
÷The recording level was too low.  
÷Adjust the recording level referring to "How  
to record".  
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÷Set the DOLBY NR key to B or C.  
÷A tape recorded with Dolby NR ON is being  
played with Dolby NR OFF.  
Sound is vibrating.  
÷Clean the capstans and pinch rollers.  
÷The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty.  
÷Tape is irregularly wound.  
÷Wind the tape regularly by fast forwarding,  
rewinding or playing it fully from one reel to  
another.  
Playback or recording starts immediately  
when the power is switched ON.  
÷Set the TIMER switch to OFF unless timer  
playback or timer recording is required.  
÷The TIMER switch is set to PLAY or REC.  
With some tapes, a squeaky noise is produced when the tape is stopped automatically. This is due to the tape protection function, and not  
a malfunction.  
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Glossary  
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Dolby noise reduction system  
Dolby noise reduction system  
The Dolby noise reduction system was developed to reduce the tape hiss noise generated during playback.  
The optimum effect of the Dolby NR system is obtained when the same type NR system is used for both recording and playback. If a different type  
NR system is used, playback is not performed correctly. Make sure that the same type noise reduction system is used for both recording and playback.  
Dolby B NR  
The most popular noise reduction system used in home audio components. Usually, Dolby NR system corresponds to B NR.  
Dolby C NR  
Dolby C NR offers improved noise reduction performance over that of the Dolby B NR. It features a superior noise reduction effect, use Dolby C NR  
to record or playback with this unit.  
It is recommended that tapes recorded with the Dolby NR system be marked “B” or “C”, so that they can easily be distinguished.  
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DPSS (Direct Program Search System)  
The DPSS detects non-recorded blanks of 4 seconds or more between music and enables the following four types of simple playback operations  
according to the instructions given by pressing operation keys. (It is not possible to perform DPSS operations simultaneously on the two decks.)  
1. Skip play  
: By specifying a tune located several tunes beyond (or behind) the tune being played, skips tunes between the current tune  
and the selected tune and starts playback from the beginning of the selected tune. Up to 16 tunes can be skipped in Skip  
Search.  
2. Single-tune repeated  
playback  
: One single tune is played back repeatedly up to 16 times.  
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Recording with Dolby HX Pro  
What is Dolby HX Pro?  
In ordinary recording using high-frequency biasing, the high-frequency bias current, which should be constant, is increased with some recording  
sources due to the high-frequency component contained in the music, etc. This increase affects the recording characteristics with distorted high  
frequencies and degraded dynamic range and frequency response.  
The Dolby HX Pro circuit detects the high-frequency component contained in the music source being recorded, and reduces excessive bias current  
to make it constant. As a result, the recording characteristics of high frequencies are drastically improved, and the improved high-frequency  
reproduction can also be enjoyed even when the tape is played on tape decks which are not equipped with circuit.  
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Auto-bias function  
The auto-bias function automatically adjusts the tape's bias value to ensure optimum recording performance with each and every tape.  
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CCRS (Computer-controlled CD Recording System)  
When connected with a KENWOOD amplifier,CD player provided with "  
" marking through the system control cord,  
this unit allows to use the CCRS, which starts recording automatically after setting the optinum recording level for the  
CD and tape to be used in recording.  
1.The CD starts to be played, and the peak value is sampled from  
the levels of the signals on the CD.  
2.The optimum recording level for the specific CD is determined  
Cassette deck  
CCRS  
Automatic recording level setting.  
and set based on the peak value sampled.  
3.The recording preparation steps above take about 20~200  
seconds, after which the actual recording starts.  
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CD player  
4.After recording (when the CD player is stopped or when the tape  
has run out), both the cassette deck and CD player stop.  
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Specifications  
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Harmonic Distortion ....... Less than 1.2 %  
Track System ................. 4 track, 2 channel stereo  
Recording System .......... AC bias (Frequency: 105 kHz)  
Heads ............................... A DECK  
Playback head ................... 1  
(at 315 Hz, 3rd H.D., 250 nWb/m, TYPE tape)  
Input sensitivity/Impedance  
LINE IN ........................... 122.8 mV/47 k  
Output Level/Impedance  
LINE OUT ....................... 775 mV/1.0 kΩ  
Headphones................... 0.5 mW/32 Ω  
[General]  
Power Consumption ...... 20 W  
Dimensions...................... W: 440 mm (15-3/4”)  
H: 132 mm (5-3/16”)  
B DECK  
Playback/recording heads 1  
Erasing head ..................... 1  
Motors.............................. A DECK ............. DC motor × 1  
B DECK ............. DC motor × 1  
Wow and Flutter ............. 0.17 % (IEC)  
0.28 % (DIN)  
0.1 % (W.R.M.S)  
D: 380 mm (14-15/16”)  
Fast Winding Time ......... Approx. 110 seconds (C-60 tape)  
Frequency Response  
Weight (Net) .................... 5.3 kg (11.7 lb)  
TYPE tape .................... 30 Hz to 18,000 Hz, 3 dB  
TYPE tape .................. 30 Hz to 19,000 Hz, 3 dB  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
Dolby NR OFF ................ 56 dB  
(IEC, 250 nWb/m, TYPE tape)  
Dolby NR OFF ................ 59 dB  
Dolby B NR ON.............. 68 dB  
Dolby C NR ON.............. 75 dB  
(3rd, H.D., 3 %, TYPE tape)  
1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice.  
2. The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location (under a water-freezing temperature).  
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For your records  
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces  
designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer  
to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for  
information or service on this product.  
Model  
Serial Number  
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